Five questions with Caroline Payson Executive director, Providence Children’s Museum / COURTESY PROVIDENCE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 1. What is the function of the Providence Children’s Museum? The museum’s mission is to inspire lifelong learning for all through play, creativity and exploration. Families Together, our collaboration with the R.I. Department of Children, Youth and Families, uses the therapeutic value of play to help children and their guardians move toward permanency. The Creativity… You must be a subscriber to read this content. To keep reading and receive unlimited access subscribe today for only $1.